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Russia blocked Kiwi apples

apples Another country held up NZ produce because of certification issues. | China blockade 'teething problem'

Taranaki TB testing to begin

possum 8 min ago Thousands of traps will be laid so Taranaki's possum and ferret population can be tested for bovine tuberculosis.

$86,000 buys well-bred heifer

Cow A Palmerston North couple are the proud owners of dairy heifer Blue Chip Goldwyn Frosty ET.

Meat processors need certainty

sheepies Farmers selling livestock through 'Sunday night trading' is a block to reform, Silver Fern Farms director says.

Schools lead the way

Ngakonui school broadband 12:53pm Schools can be the central hub for rural communities, something recognised in the Rural Broadband Initiative.

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Taranaki TB testing to begin

possum Thousands of traps will be laid so Taranaki's possum and ferret population can be tested for bovine tuberculosis.

$86,000 buys well-bred heifer

A Palmerston North couple are the proud owners of dairy heifer Blue Chip Goldwyn Frosty ET.

Company acted to avoid taint

Mammoth milk dryer caps season

Meat processors need certainty

sheepies Farmers selling livestock through 'Sunday night trading' is a block to reform, Silver Fern Farms director says.

Blockade: 'Teething issue'

NZ industry appears relaxed about problems with beef trade in China.

Minister expects meat fix in days

Signs point to winner

Bull gets top dollar

The Peacock family are celebrating after one of their bulls equalled top price at a major sale at the Beef Expo.

Minister expects meat fix in days

Diced meat The Government insists a total meat block into China will be resolved within days.

Meat block still unexplained

Chinese officials are yet to explain exactly why they are blocking meat from entering the country.

NZ meat kept off the shelves

Single minded

Suspicion over meat block

Labour says the Government's explanation of why NZ meat is being blocked from entering China is "contradictory".

Sowing time in Australia

Australia grain farmers For farmers in Australia's state of Victoria this is one of the busiest times of the year.

Our rotten kiwifruit exports

Lifting the lid on Zespri's disastrous Chinese dealings, which left staff rotting in jail.

Irrigation funding confirmed

Ruts causing accidents

Russia blocked Kiwi apples

Another country held up NZ produce because of certification issues. | China blockade 'teething problem'

Options for broadband customers

farmer computer Rural connectivity is set to improve, but it will fall short of what city folk are being promised.

Trees boost ailing incomes

The drought wasn't all bad for some farmers - conditions have been great for the milling of logs.

Exploring the alternatives

$50,000 prize a lure

Schools lead the way

Schools can be the central hub for rural communities, something recognised in the Rural Broadband Initiative.

Drought's costly legacy

Hereford calves The drought's impact will be most severe on beef and lamb farms.

Market dominance not meat industry answer

Having control of the market is a very seductive idea. Most of us have wondered how profitable and simple life would be if we just had the chance to be in control.

Monitoring a key to better performance

Looking out for one another

Time to relax, take a breather

After a difficult season, some events now allow us to showcase and celebrate some of our industry successes.